Floating RPN: Multi-Unit Care with Mental Health Focus

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Life insurance

EFAP for employees and families

Job summary

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is recruiting an RPN to support the Nursing Resource Team, floating to all hospital units as required. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical assessment, and collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team.

English language proficiency is mandatory; French/English bilingualism is an asset. Comprehensive benefits and a strong pension plan accompany a stable full-time position in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Float between hospital units to provide nursing coverage as needed.
• Deliver direct patient care and contribute to nursing assessments.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and documentation standards.
• Monitor patient responses and escalate concerns as appropriate.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

Injection skills

Vital signs

Glucometer reading

Medication administration

Basic wound care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is recruiting an RPN to support the Nursing Resource Team, floating to all hospital units as required. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical assessment, and collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team.

English language proficiency is mandatory; French/English bilingualism is an asset. Comprehensive benefits and a strong pension plan accompany a stable full-time position in Ottawa.